How do you account for the spread of industrialization outside of England in the nineteenth century?
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Students should note the beginnings of industrialization in Europe after the Napoleonic wars ended in 1815. Generally speaking, the nations closest to England industrialized most quickly. Belgium and France stole industrial secrets and smuggled skilled workers and machinery out of Britain. Nations farthest from England, such as Russia and Sweden, industrialized much more slowly. Many countries also waited until the British had solved the problems they had encountered. Nations eliminated internal tariffs and tolls, and joint-stock companies and banks secured the capital necessary for industrial expansion. In the United States, a high standard of living and a growing urban population created a demand for manufactured goods. High tariffs helped ensure that they would be produced in the United States, where large distances encouraged the development of the railroad, telegraph, and steamboat. American cotton growing spurred the development of the cloth and clothing industry.
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